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Winter Arrives Early... I hate to say it but I still have bulbs to plant. I guess you can say that my procrastination has me in somewhat of a jam. I am going to wait and see if we are in for a warm-up anytime soon. If so that will be my big chance. I can see it now, I will be planting bulbs a week or two before Christmas! Oh well, better than not planting them at all. Hopefully I can get all of the Christmas decorations up, finish the shopping and still have time for planting bulbs. Does anyone want to wager a bet that the bulbs get lost in the shuffle? If you are still looking for a terrific Christmas tree, garland, decorated wreaths or other Christmas goodies stop by The Sweet Onion! They have a wide selection of items to help you with decorating or gift buying! Tis the Season! ~ Shelly
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Pesticide Precautions... Store liquid pesticides where temperatures will not fall below 40°F. Too low a temperature may result in a breakdown of the chemical. Also, if the liquid should freeze, there is the danger of the glass container breaking and scattering the chemical in the storage area.
Winter Watering...
Still Time To Till... There is a limitation to how much organic material such as leaves can be added in one application. Normally, a layer 5 to 6 inches deep is the maximum that can be added at one time. Shredding the material before application will encourage faster and more complete decomposition due to increased surface area.
Winter Wisdom...
Christmas Tree Care... Your tree should have a fresh cut across the bottom, about 1 inch above the old base. This removes any clogged wood that may not readily absorb water. Next, it should be placed in a stand with a large reservoir of water. Depending upon the size, species, and location of the tree, it may absorb a gallon of water in the first day, so it should be checked frequently and re-watered as necessary. Although some people advocate placing various substances in the water to preserve freshness, we recommend that you just keep the tree well-watered with regular tap water. It is important that the tree always be kept watered and not allowed to dry out. If the tree does become dried out, it may not be able to adequately absorb moisture once it is re-watered, and it will shed its needles prematurely. A good rule of thumb is to treat a green Christmas tree just like a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. Your Christmas tree should be located in a safe place, preferably near a wall or corner where it is not likely to be knocked over. Keeping the tree away from heat sources such as hot air ducts, wood stoves, fireplaces, etc., will help to preserve freshness and lessen fire danger. Similarly, light cords and connections used in decorating the tree should be in good working condition. Lights should always be turned off at bedtime or when leaving for an extended period of time. Fresh, well-watered Christmas trees do not represent a fire hazard. Trees that are dried out, however, do. The best fire retardant is to keep the tree supplied with plenty of water.
Finally... ~ Marcel Proust |
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